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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Grand Theft Auto bonus that used to be free with every physical game is now a $1 purchase for GTA 6

  • GTA 6’s physical map will not be included with the game.
  • A digital poster and map download will be free from 19 November.
  • The physical map costs $0.99 or comes free with a Rockstar Store purchase.

Rockstar is continuing its tradition of including a map with a Grand Theft Auto game, but GTA 6’s physical map will be sold separately through the Rockstar Store. The change means players will not receive it with the game itself, reflecting the shift away from physical pack-ins as…

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Trump focused on ‘what’s important to him’: ‘Tone-deaf for a normally shrewd populist operator’

  • A Republican strategist questioned Trump’s focus on election day.
  • Living costs were a leading concern for voters.
  • Control of Congress was still at stake as polls remained open.

As Americans voted in the 3 November midterm elections, Republican strategist Doug Heye told France 24 that Donald Trump appeared focused on issues important to him while voters were concerned about the cost of living. Heye, a former communications director for the Republican National Committee, described that gap…

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A new HIV-prevention drug is showing promising signs, but it’s difficult to find in Africa and beyond

  • Lenacapavir offers HIV prevention with two injections a year.
  • Scarce supplies are limiting access in Uganda and beyond.
  • A low-cost generic could reach 120 low-income countries.

Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV-prevention injection given twice a year, has shown very high protection in studies and could make prevention easier for people who struggle to take daily pills. Yet supplies remain scarce in Uganda and elsewhere, leaving people at elevated risk without access to the new option.…

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America has been witnessing the worst speeches in presidential history | Ted Widmer

  • Widmer called Trump’s midterm rally speeches the worst in presidential history.
  • The White House reported 30 campaign events across 20 states in 32 days.
  • The column’s historical ranking and political forecasts are opinions, not established results.

In a 3 November opinion column published as Americans voted in the midterm elections, historian and former White House speechwriter Ted Widmer argued that Donald Trump’s recent campaign speeches were the worst in US presidential history. Widmer described a sustained run of rallies marked, in his view, by…

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An ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Star Impresses ‘Elsbeth’ With His Golf Skills in New Season 4 Sneak Peek

  • Nat Faxon plays a golfer under scrutiny in *Elsbeth*.
  • A country-club death may not have been an accident.
  • Elsbeth’s investigation coincides with meeting her son’s future in-laws.

An exclusive preview of *Elsbeth* Season 4, Episode 5 shows Nat Faxon, known for *Our Flag Means Death*, playing a golfer whose celebrated hole-in-one draws the detective’s attention. The episode’s country-club setting brings Elsbeth’s murder investigation into her family life, as she meets the parents of her son…

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Fantastic Four-Album Runs: Elvis Costello From 1986 to 1991

  • Costello’s 1986–91 albums marked a creative high point.
  • He ranged from roots music to sharp-edged rock and pop.
  • Paul McCartney co-wrote songs for *Spike*, including “Veronica”.

Elvis Costello’s albums from 1986 to 1991 show a sustained creative high point, as he moved away from pop-focused records towards a broader, more personal sound. The period matters because it brought out his strengths as a storyteller and lyricist while allowing him to explore roots music, rock…

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US midterms will shape tech policy and Trump’s final two years

  • Midterm results will shape Trump’s remaining time in office.
  • Voters are weighing tech concerns alongside affordability.
  • Congress is likely to keep debating AI and data centres.

The 3 November 2026 midterm elections will shape the balance of power in Congress and the scope of President Donald Trump’s authority during his final two years in office. The results may also signal which issues matter to voters ahead of the 2028 presidential election, with affordability expected…

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Strike on Ukraine Humanitarian Hub Is Feared to Be Among War’s Deadliest

  • At least 31 people died in the Komyshuvakha strike.
  • More than 45 residents remained missing.
  • Russian strikes also hit hospitals and power facilities.

Rescuers in Komyshuvakha, southern Ukraine, searched the remains of a bombed aid facility and shelter after at least 31 people were killed. More than 45 people remained missing, and local officials described the attack as one of the region’s worst civilian tragedies since Russia’s full-scale invasion. The attack…

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What’s happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

  • The Bank is expected to raise rates from 3.75% to 4%.
  • Rising fuel costs have pushed inflation up to 3.5%.
  • Tracker mortgage payments could rise by about £31 a month.

The Bank of England is widely expected to raise its base rate from 3.75% to 4% at its next meeting, which would be the first increase in more than three years. Higher inflation, driven partly by rising fuel and energy costs following conflict involving the US, Israel and…

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In Pictures: US midterm elections in 20 photos

  • Midterms will determine control of Congress.
  • Democrats are trying to retake both chambers.
  • Twenty photos show Election Day across the US.

Americans voted in the 2026 midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress and influence how much opposition President Donald Trump faces during the rest of his term. Democrats are seeking to regain the House and Senate after two years of Republican control, while Republicans aim to defend…

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